Car Mats and the Wet Dog Smell

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   The wet boots and clothing from spring snowboarding did a number on my car last year. I'm considering purchasing the digital fit mats and rear mat from Weather Tech. They have channels to catch drips and run them out over the side. Costco has some rubber mats that are cut to fit but have some pretty deep channels to catch water. They don't cover as well but are a lot cheaper. 
How do you protect your car from your outdoor activities? Salt water from boating and kiteboarding is another consideration. I might go for a rubber/vinyl floor like the Element on my next vehicle. 

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belleayre Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Ski Bum My son 2010 Joined: Mar/02/2010 Location: 23 Online Status: Offline Posts: 564	Quote Reply Topic: Car Mats and the Wet Dog Smell Posted: Sep/23/2012 at 8:08am
	The wet boots and clothing from spring snowboarding did a number on my car last year. I'm considering purchasing the digital fit mats and rear mat from Weather Tech. They have channels to catch drips and run them out over the side. Costco has some rubber mats that are cut to fit but have some pretty deep channels to catch water. They don't cover as well but are a lot cheaper. How do you protect your car from your outdoor activities? Salt water from boating and kiteboarding is another consideration. I might go for a rubber/vinyl floor like the Element on my next vehicle.

keljai Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Instructor Joined: Mar/01/2010 Location: 51 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2758	Quote Reply Posted: Sep/23/2012 at 8:10am
	well to protect seat, l got this cover from dollarstore. fits nicely but prevents any salt stain and such. floor l got similar rubber floor mats

chillwill Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Instructor Joined: Dec/03/2010 Location: 48 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1821	Quote Reply Posted: Sep/23/2012 at 9:23am
	Those custom fit Weather Tech floor mats/floor liners are nice but pricey. I had a generic version of them at one time in one of my cars. They were those rubber mats with the channels. But the custom fit ones are way better. Have you considered just buying a tarp in the mean time? And maybe a hockey or a baseball equipment bag to throw all your wet gear in?

Lux Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Local Two-handed tail block Joined: Mar/08/2011 Location: 51 Online Status: Offline Posts: 890	Quote Reply Posted: Sep/23/2012 at 9:36am
	Some vehicles are prepared for your lifestyle by having no fabric at all in the luggage area or floor (Jeep Compass, Honda Element, Toyota FJ come to mind). I'd have just used a roof- or hitch-mounted Thule box to put anything that I don't want on the fabric in the car. I'm thinking a full, form-fitting vinyl tub for your luggage compartment is the only way to go for total protection..
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chillwill Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Instructor Joined: Dec/03/2010 Location: 48 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1821	Quote Reply Posted: Sep/23/2012 at 9:47am
	^ Thats a good idea. Buy one of those large Rubber Made storage bins for the trunk. You could even cut it to size if it is too tall to fit in the trunk area.

julius77 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Instructor Joined: Mar/16/2008 Location: 18 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2178	Quote Reply Posted: Sep/23/2012 at 9:30pm
	I usually just use a folded tarp and a couple towels. They stay in there the whole season and get pretty funky, but it keeps my trunk from getting too filthy.
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whitetiger Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Local Joined: Mar/16/2011 Location: 18 Online Status: Offline Posts: 275	Quote Reply Posted: Sep/25/2012 at 2:06pm
	You could also lounge in front of the fire with post-riding drinks until you're dry!

bluepolkadot Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Ski Bum Joined: Nov/09/2009 Location: 16 Online Status: Offline Posts: 61	Quote Reply Posted: Sep/25/2012 at 2:47pm
	Weathertechs are one of the best interior investments to a vehicle you can make.

haiv143 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Local Joined: Mar/01/2007 Location: 9 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1088	Quote Reply Posted: Sep/25/2012 at 2:51pm
	Have you looked into the OEM weather mats? I got a honda crv and they came with mine--not great for dripping water to the side but they'll protect the carpet and wont stink up your car!


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